Commentary: Bama loses shot to build backup QB

2:09 AM,
Sep. 9, 2012

Written by

Mark Edwards
Special to the Advertiser

AJ McCarron showed once again Saturday that his days as the "caretaker" of the Alabama offense are finished.

He had another good game in Saturday's 35-0 win over Western Kentucky, completing 14 of 19 passes for 219 yards. With a lackluster running game, McCarron and his receivers provided the bulk of the results.

Through two games, he has five touchdown passes. Also, showing that he still can manage an offense, the Tide has made only one turnover this season. ...